1.2. Online Application

Applications to graduate school are submitted online. You will first be required to create an account before you can see all the materials you need to submit and the specific prompts. It is recommended that you open these online accounts when they become available in September. It is important to create and open your account for each program early because there might be additional information than what was communicated on a program’s website.

In the United States, the typical application season runs from early September to December/January. Some programs accepts applications on a rolling basis through the spring. International application dates can vary from US dates so be sure to check the program website well in advance. Additionally, concurrent programs can have different deadlines as they might accept students at different points throughout the year while many graduate programs start new cohorts only in the fall.

Be sure to check the program’s application deadline and give yourself enough time to complete all the materials. Allowing yourself a minimum of 2-3 months to work on the materials is strongly recommended.